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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Echinacea, genus Echinaceanoun

    small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs

Wiktionary

  1. echinaceanoun

    Any of several plants, of genus Echinacea, having pinkish-purple flowers.

  2. echinaceanoun

    A herbal medicine extracted from the roots and seeds of such plants.

  3. Etymology: From scientific Latin Echinacea, from ἐχῖνος (because of the soft "spines" in the centre of the flower).

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  1. echinacea

    Echinacea is a group of flowering plants in the daisy family, native to North America. It's commonly known for its medicinal properties, particularly in boosting the immune system and reducing symptoms of colds, flu and other illnesses. The plant's roots and above-ground parts are often used to make teas, extracts, and capsules.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Echinacea

    A genus of perennial herbs used topically and internally. It contains echinacoside, GLYCOSIDES; INULIN; isobutyl amides, resin, and SESQUITERPENES.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Echinacea in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Echinacea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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